Thursday, April 8, 2010

Well, hi there. Thanks for stopping by! Did you come to join the party? Are you dressed for it?

No, it isn't black tie. It's pajamas and accessories, a common uniform around here.

If you aren't here for the Ultimate Blog Party and are wondering what in the world I'm talking about, head on over to 5 Minutes for Mom to get the lowdown on this unique, fun way to build new online friendships. This is my first year participating in this annual event and I'm pretty excited about it. Every day I'm reminded in some way or another how large the blogosphere truly is, so what better way to meet some of the wonderful people out there than by partying with them?

If you are here for the Ultimate Blog Party, welcome! I hope you're having a great time! While you're here, you just might want to take a little looksie over at the fun giveaways that I've got up and running at the moment. It never hurts to try to win something, right? Even if you decide not to enter (What? You don't want to win a Britax stroller, Delta faucet or PlasmaCar?), leave me a comment! I have plans to follow this blog hop all over the place this weekend and I'll be sure to come stop by your party as well. If you follow me, let me know because I'd love to return the favor!

Who's behind Thanks, Mail Carrier?

Well, life around here as a SAHM with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old... when is it not a party? As the title of my blog implies, the mail carrier is a pretty important person in our lives - and we use that term to represent anyone who brings fun things to our door, whether USPS, UPS, FedEx, heck, even that yellow one that I can never remember the name of. Just the sound of a truck coming down our block makes things come to a standstill so we can peer out the window with our fingers crossed.

My older daughter, Big Sister E, is creative, beautiful, bossy, all-knowing, and acts shy around new people even though she talks a mile-a-minute when we're at home. She loves books, coloring, taking care of her sister and getting together anytime and anywhere with her friends.

My younger daughter, Little Sister B, is adorable, happy, independent, a climbing monkey and in need of a haircut. She likes hugging her sister, pushing a play shopping cart around and pointing to a picture of ducks and quacking loudly. Together, the three of us (Daddy helps too, once in a while) have reviewed everything from food to items for the home to music to clothing and shoes to toys to gear and everything in between - and we've enjoyed doing it more than I can say.

This whole blogging thing has brought me opportunities that I never would have thought possible when I first started writing. I've been flown across the country, attended amazing events and opened my door to find pretty incredible products on the other side. However, none of it compares to the people I've met and the friendships that I've made. This community may be bigger than I can imagine, but I am so grateful and glad to be a part of it with all of you.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't be a stranger, come back and visit anytime, our "door" is always open. Now, go enjoy the party! I think all the excitement has worn us out...

Hold on! What would a party be without goodie bags? The Ultimate Blog Party has a whole list of incredible prizes to be won just for joining in to the fun! I would be pretty excited to win most any of them (and there are LOTS), but since they're making me list my favorites, my top three choices are...

Fabulous blog! Very interesting. I would love to hear more of what has happened since you started blogging and how you got there. I will be following you to see what's next and following you on Twitter :)

Hi! I found you through Friday Follow! Come check out my blog Christian Frugal Mama and if you're a mom (or grandmom!) be sure to check out my Mom Mondays (http://christianfrugalmama.blogspot.com/search/label/Mom%20Mondays) and leave a comment for a chance to win that week's prize! Have a great weekend!

This is my first time participating in the UBP as well. Someone else mentioned that they were going through the list one by one. I am doing the same thing. Great post! Feel free to stop by and get to know me and my kids too at love2cook05.blogspot.com. :-)

This is my first year participating in the UBP. Your little girls are adorable. I also have 2 daughters, but they are now 14 and 20. They grow sooo fast, so write down all those "moments", because know matter how hard you try, you will forget & take lots of pictures.

You have such a creative blog name! Sometimes getting the mail is the highlight of my day! I love to see all those freebies arrive.Great partying with you!http://www.sweetfrugaladvice.com/2010/04/5-minutes-for-mom-ultimate-blog-party.html

PJs are our standard party attire, too! And honey, the UPS guy knew my address by heart for a while. True story, when my husband met him at a game and told him our road name he said, "Oh, you must be married to Robyn. She gets a lot of stuff."

Hi coming over from UBP 2010! I love the title of your blog being a stay at home mom to 3 I know how awesome it is to get a package or letter in the mail! I am now following your blog and I hope your weekend is fabulous!

Hey, I'm from UBP. I love the name of your blog. I loved my mail carrier at my old house, he was like part of the family. But, I hated all those bills he dropped off. Now with all the freebies I get in the mail, I am starting to digg ups again :-)

Hi, I am here from the Blog Party! I love your site and have visited in in the past. So cute! And you have awesome giveaways, too! I just started my blog in January, so I am always trying to learn from great examples and you are definitely on my list!!! Feel free to stop by my blog A Year in the Life of June Cleaver at http://lifeofjunecleaver.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party-from-5-minutes.htmlif you have time partying!!!

Nice to meet you...I'm here from the UBP. Love the name of your blog...the highlight of my day is when I hear the dog barking because I know the mail has arrived! Enjoy the week!jackievillano at gmail dot com

Enjoyed reading through your blog....I am not sure how you do the prizes. Where do you post what you like...Blog hopping and having a blast.....so many great blogs....This is a GREAT party.I have a Fun $100 Gift Basket to give away and all it takes a comment Teresa

Also, we love the mail carrier, etc too. I don't have a good blog, but I occasionally win small items and send away for freebies which keep me addicted to his smiling face. I can't even imagine if I got all the cool stuff you do!

I just stopped by to check out the party. This is my first blog party and I'm excited to check out all the ongoings. I love your blog and I'm already entered into a few of your giveaways. I'm not a blogger yet, but I love reading blogs and entering giveaways. Have a Happy Bloggy Party!

Hi, I'm stopping by from the UBP'10. You site is lovely. I might just have to keep coming back for these great giveaways you have. I'm just starting out and I want to do a few giveaways for my Random Act of Kindness Challenge, I can sure learn from you!

We sure love the mail carrier at our house too. I always love the surprise and excitement on my sons' faces, when they see the truck outside, or here the knock on the door. I think the biggest surprise was when it was a box of ice cream that was colder than the one I had in the freezer.

Well, I thought I would stop by and see what you had to offer at the party. But darn it I had to wade through 121 other comments to find you. LOL Love all the pics you posted, and so glad to learn a few new things about you!

Hi! Happy UBP! Your kids are very cute!! You can check out my blog if you get a chance and see what I'm hard at work getting started, The Mom Mondays Carnival. I'd love to hear your input about it! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Hi Xenia, Just dropping in to party! I've got to do a lot today because UGH I have to work tomorrow and that messes up my weekend. :) Anyway, I've seen you on other blogs and I've also been here before so I just want to say hi, have a great time at the UBP and enjoy the weekend. Terri

HEY!! I love the concept of your blog, too cute cuz thats is what my girls papa does for a living and he delivers to our house!! :O) I jumped on over from UBP and I'm leaving comment love and gonna follow. Hope to see you around!!

Coming from the UBP -- I have met so many new bloggers out there! Hi there and thank you for a wonderful blog here, I am having tons of fun surfing through it! I am #986 Blog, #734 Twitter & #462 Facebook

Love your blog name! As a mom of 3, online shopping is a must for me! As a website owner, we love our mail carrier for bringing us new inventory and fun things we have purchased and for taking our sold items to their new homes! Happy Blog Party!Cheryl

Oh your blog is so sweet and so are your children! I just love meeting new bloggers! I joined the party, too. Thanks for letting me crash yours! You are welcome over to visit me anytime, I will be waiting with a cup of Starbucks! {grin}

What a great party post! I became a follower. Love your giveaways. I've got my first three in the works right now; however, they are nothing like what you are able to giveaway. One of these days I will figure out how to get that big :)

You party in your pj's too!! (We absolutely love Sandra Boyton's book "Pajama Time.") My 4 kids also LOVE the postman and especially the UPS truck. They love the UPS dude so much that they draw pics of him and his truck!! (They know that UPS means someone-usually grandma- sent them something fun!) You have a great blog. I'll follow.Mandihttp://mandismunchkins.blogspot.com/

I love the name of your blog, very creative! My daughter also loves books, we can read for hours!You have had a hec of a party with 182 comments! Wow! Happy partying this week and hope you stop by my party post.

Hey there! Long time no see! Glad the UBP brought me back here. Hope you can come by, I am having a book give-a-way as a door prize. Cheers to you and congratz on all the fun stuff going on at your blog!

Nice to meet you. I am UBP 2.160 - This whole idea is great! It makes it easier to find people with common interests. I love the mail carrier idea. They do all deserve our thanks. Thanks to you for being here :)